Field Operations Lead: Rigging & Safety

MEI Industrial Solutions; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Superintendent in Chesterfield, VA to lead field operations and coordinate with Sales & Operations on site surveys and customer interactions. You will plan, direct, and oversee rigging, crating, and installation activities, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management of crews, and the ability to develop schedules, manage costs, and resolve issues with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.
• Minimum ten (4) years proven operations management experience in construction, manufacturing or rigging.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory and project management skills.
• Highly self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and attend status and scheduling meetings; address concerns.
• Site visits to gather information on job walks and relay to Sales/Sales Admin for quotes.
• Develops, plans, and implements schedules for rigging crews per customer direction.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and workforce to meet goals on volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, training and performance of rigging, crating, and installation crews.
• Train crews in best practices with emphasis on safety and risk management.
• Coordinate safety training and investigations with safety personnel.
• Develop effective relationships with customers, partners and staff.
• Prepare project status reports and monitor plans against contract specs.
• Provide work direction to project support personnel and communicate with contractors/owners on cost and schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management

Supervisory skills

Project management

Education

HS diploma with related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Superintendent in Chesterfield, VA to lead field operations and coordinate with Sales & Operations on site surveys and customer interactions. You will plan, direct, and oversee rigging, crating, and installation activities, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management of crews, and the ability to develop schedules, manage costs, and resolve issues with customers and vendors.